Sermons on 1 John 2:28-3:19:

Walking In Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN PROOF 1 John 3:1-10 The United States Treasury Department has a special group of men whose job is to track down counterfeiters. These men need to know a counterfeit bill when they see it. How do they learn to identify fake bills? They are not trained by spending hours examining ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Confidence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 22, 2003

This is the 6th study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN CONFIDENCE 1 John 3:11-24 If you are a Christian, do you walk through your life with confidence? Do you have confidence in your salvation or do you doubt it? Do you have confidence that you are living in obedience to God or do you have doubts that God would be pleased with your ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To Our Hope Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 25, 2003

What we are now, what we shall be, and what we ought to be.

Living Up To Our Hope I John 3:2, 3 INTRO.: The promise of Jesus’ return is prominent in the Scriptures. John 14:1-3 is a comforting promise from Jesus to His disciples. Hebrews 9:27, 28 points to the completion of our salvation when He returns. There are many other passages we could cite. To the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Of God

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

They will know we are Christians by the way we love each other, the way we treat others. As 1 John 3:18 says, show love with actions, not mere words.

They will know we are Christians by our love.” I. Love for what? Others A. They will know we are Christians by the way we love each other, the way we treat others. As 1 John 3:18 says, show love with actions, not mere words. 1. Why love each other, treating each other with compassion and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16, 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Promise Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 24, 2003

A battle within every believer is to keep us from living out the Eternal Life which Jesus has given us.

THE POWER OF A PROMISE 1 John 2:25-29 (25) And this is the promise that He Himself made to us; eternal life. (26) I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. (27) The anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you don’t need anyone to teach you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:25-29

When He Shall Appear

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003

The coming of Christ has long been antisipated by believers

1. What do you look forward to?(anticipate) 2. Life seems to be made up of one event after another that we look forward to 3. Some of us look forward to: • The weekend • Eating out • The workweek • Vacation • School • Christmas • Summer break • Retirement • Graduation • Grandchildren 4. Our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28, 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

True Reality - Survivor Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 18, 2005

This sermon series uses the lens of reality TV to examine the true reality of the Christian life. "Survivor" teaches us that our decisions and actions matter to God.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - SURVIVOR 20 November 2005 A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife stated, "Look, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cofidence In Purpose

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

Having the confidence in His call on our lives to serve and reach others

1 John 3:19-24 19This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence 20whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christmas

Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001

Know the real meaning and purpose of Christmas

It is Christmas time once again. From as early as the last week of November, Christmas plays, concerts and carol services usher in the Christmas season. Folks go on carol rounds, singing about the joyful occasion. Homes are cleaned, painted and decorated. Christmas trees are beautifully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Glorifying God By Fellowship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2005

Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. One way in which we glorify God is by loving other believers. This sermon explores different levels of relationship, three that are inadequate, and one that demonstrates that we belong to God’s family.

Scripture One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Jim Sulkers’ apartment ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Touch This

Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2005

Nothing compares to the wonderful blessings and promises to every one who lives for him! Devil, you can’t touch this!

You Can’t Touch This! by Pastor Jim May 1 John 3:1-3, "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Know That I'm A Child Of God! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 3, 2001

This sermon talks about the lavish love that God has for His children!

What Do You Know? I Know that I’m a Child of God! 1 John 3:1-10 May 6, 2001 Intro: A. [How God’s Children Change, Citation: Craig Barnes, author and pastor of National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.; from sermon "The Blessed Trinity" (5-30-99)] When I was a child, my minister father ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adoption, Une Nouvelle Relation Avec Dieu

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003

This word adoption falls à.pic in this generation from young people and children who have parents present less and less, or an abandonment of stations of their parents.

ADOPTION, UNE NOUVELLE RELATION AVEC DIEU Lecture : 1 Jn 3/1. « Voyez quel amour le Père nous a témoigné, pour que nous soyons appelés enfants de Dieu! Et nous le sommes. Si le monde ne nous connaît pas, c’est qu’il ne l’a pas connu. » Ce mot adoption tombe à pic dans cette génération de jeunes et ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love God Not The World's Way! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is Only True In Action

Contributed by Aldy Duque on Oct 28, 2003

Love is never a true love unless it is expressed in action.

I. INTRODUCTION The letter of the apostle John had two purposes in writing this letter: (1) to expose and reject the doctrinal ethical errors of the false teachers, and (2) to exhort the Christians to pursue a life of fellowship with God characterized by truth. His main concern is for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational